Regarding this week’s
selected substance:
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is an omega-3
fatty acid found in significant amounts in cold water fish and linked
with reducing the risks of heart and other diseases in humans. It’s
even added to infant formula.
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
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